2004 GMC Safari vs. 1973 Maserati Indy
To start off, 2004 GMC Safari is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Indy (288 HP) has 97 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (191 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 253 kg more than 1973 Maserati Indy.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Maserati Indy (400 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 1973 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 1973 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | GMC | Maserati |
| Model | Safari | Indy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 288 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1793 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |
